Vegas Party Fashion: A Guide to Channeling the Casino Glamour
Creating a Las Vegas-inspired look doesn't require a big budget. With a few key pieces from your closet, attic, or local thrift shop, you can achieve that glitzy, high-roller vibe for your next themed event.
By Skyler Reed
For a party with a Las Vegas theme, the goal is to embody the spirit of a high roller or jet setter. Your outfit should suggest you're prepared to stand shoulder-to-shoulder at the bar with legends like Frank Sinatra or Wayne Newton. Embrace the chance to live it up. An event celebrating the Vegas lifestyle is an opportunity to go all out in your most glamorous attire. So add some sparkle, fix yourself a martini, and bet it all on black!
The Essential Slinky Black Dress
Opt for glamorous pieces, like a slinky black dress or something adorned with gold or black sequins, to nail the Vegas party look. Pick a dress or skirt that falls either above the knee or all the way to the floor. Let a deck of cards guide your color choices: black, red, and gold are ideal. If your evening wear collection is sparse, check your local thrift store for dressy options at a low cost.
Black Accessories
Add accessories. Wear black hose and high heels. Incorporate bold, glittery, and flamboyant elements. If you lack a collection of Tiffany jewelry, don't worry. Rhinestones sparkle much like diamonds. Choose large, flashy pieces—and wear plenty of them.
Amplify Your Makeup
Make your hair and makeup more dramatic. An up-do conveys class and sophistication; it will also support a rhinestone tiara and highlight necklaces and earrings. Alternatively, wear your hair long and loose for a wild, sexy vibe, but ensure it doesn't hide all your jewelry.
Apply sultry makeup. Use dark, smoky eyeshadow and liner, bright blush, and red lipstick to stand out and compete with the neon lights of the strip. Be daring. Add fake eyelashes for movie-star confidence, and dust on some fine gold body glitter to make your skin glow.
Men's Vegas Looks Begin With Black
Find out in advance what your date is wearing, and plan your outfit to match. If she's in a full-length sequined gown, wear a classy tuxedo. Rent one, borrow one, or search thrift stores. It should be sharp—even a bit over the top—to create the perfect Vegas-themed look. Think of Putting on the Ritz and James Bond. Be bold—wear that white scarf and top hat.
If a tuxedo isn't available, choose a nice, well-fitting suit in colors that complement your date's outfit. Watch a few Cary Grant films to get a sense of real style, or see what celebrities wear on the red carpet and at the roulette table.
Gold Accessories
Accessorize with gold cuff links, a large gold ring, and sunglasses to complete that high roller impression. Avoid oversized gold chains. Aim for stylish, not crass. Polish your shoes until they shine, and place a neatly folded handkerchief in your breast pocket.
Bring Your Props
Carry some Vegas-friendly items in your pockets, such as a set of dice for ladies to blow on for luck. Keep extra playing cards up your sleeve. Carry high-value chips to wave around, or have a roll of Monopoly money—preferably large bills—sticking out of your pocket to enhance your Las Vegas attire.
